Davesax36
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My slime pump has a screw-on fitting,so nothing to flip. I've inflated tires from no valve stem core to 40 psi multiple times with it.
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best motorcycle tire pump?
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Dirt_Dad
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I have the Slime pump, but purchased the CyclePump before the Alaska ride. Last thing I wanted was to be in some remote place explaining to Dirt_Mom why we were stuck because of my $10 air pump. Strictly purchased as insurance. If I paid a bunch of money for a pump there's a really good chance I'll never need it. That's the way insurance works, right?
markbxr400
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This is what I use. It mounts along with my plug kit, tire gauge, spare fuses, etc, etc under the seat. So even with panniers off, I can fix a flat.
http://www.altrider.com/motopressor-pocket-pump/pid/1370?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvaq7n4751gIVzAOGCh2J3ArZEAQYBSABEgIaCfD_BwE
http://www.altrider.com/motopressor-pocket-pump/pid/1370?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvaq7n4751gIVzAOGCh2J3ArZEAQYBSABEgIaCfD_BwE
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I like the Slime pumps because I can afford to carry one on each bike. I'm an inflation neener - like check my tire pressure almost every morning - because I ride all 3 bikes weekly so they tend to sit 2-3 days between rides. I mostly use the pump to air up to street pressure after a dirt ride, adding 5-10 PSI per tire, but I've replaced a couple of tubes in the field and aired up with it.
Is Slime the "best"? - who knows
Is Slime affordable? - yes
Has a Slime pump ever failed me in years and hundreds of uses? - No
All my bikes have a dedicated SAE pigtail. The cord on the pump is plenty long to reach both tires. I clip the pump hose onto my dial gauge so I can get to the desired pressure in one try.
Is Slime the "best"? - who knows
Is Slime affordable? - yes
Has a Slime pump ever failed me in years and hundreds of uses? - No
All my bikes have a dedicated SAE pigtail. The cord on the pump is plenty long to reach both tires. I clip the pump hose onto my dial gauge so I can get to the desired pressure in one try.
worncog
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I guess the first question would be: "What do you need the pump to do for you?"
If it is to just air up that rare flat you hope to never get, then the slime or comparable pump would be just fine. Or, do you need a pump that will be used regularly to air up aired down tires after a day or session off pavement? And then the most extreme demand would be expecting the pump to air up a car or truck tire in a reasonable time?
I own and use a Slime pump, a MotoPump, and then I have a larger pump I carry in my auto/truck tire kit(don't recall the name, but it's a pump used by 4x4 enthusiast for airing up). The Slime and MotoPump move around to different bikes for different rides. The Slime is a commuter bike pump, and the MotoPump is an overland pump for long rides. The most common use of the MotoPump has been for airing up after finishing off-pavement riding. Handles the task with no fuss in a very short time. gauge is pretty accurate too with a light for nite ops.
I pair both pumps in small kits with plugs, glue, and reaming/insertion tools. Overland kit also has patches and tire irons stored in pannier. A bit much? Maybe, but I tend to lean towards self reliance over calling for a tow if possible.
Is my kit and pumps the best? Probably not, but it works for me and meets my needs. But, last flat I had during a competitive rally had me stopped for about ten minutes to remove a screw, plug the hole, pump to normal pressure(40psi), and stow kit. YMMV.
If it is to just air up that rare flat you hope to never get, then the slime or comparable pump would be just fine. Or, do you need a pump that will be used regularly to air up aired down tires after a day or session off pavement? And then the most extreme demand would be expecting the pump to air up a car or truck tire in a reasonable time?
I own and use a Slime pump, a MotoPump, and then I have a larger pump I carry in my auto/truck tire kit(don't recall the name, but it's a pump used by 4x4 enthusiast for airing up). The Slime and MotoPump move around to different bikes for different rides. The Slime is a commuter bike pump, and the MotoPump is an overland pump for long rides. The most common use of the MotoPump has been for airing up after finishing off-pavement riding. Handles the task with no fuss in a very short time. gauge is pretty accurate too with a light for nite ops.
I pair both pumps in small kits with plugs, glue, and reaming/insertion tools. Overland kit also has patches and tire irons stored in pannier. A bit much? Maybe, but I tend to lean towards self reliance over calling for a tow if possible.
Is my kit and pumps the best? Probably not, but it works for me and meets my needs. But, last flat I had during a competitive rally had me stopped for about ten minutes to remove a screw, plug the hole, pump to normal pressure(40psi), and stow kit. YMMV.
Bill Simpson
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I had similar issue. I bought a threaded hose barb on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DVE6YC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and put it on my floor type hand pump. It works well, but you will lose a little air when unscrewing it, so over pump a little and unscrew quickly.
Crew Chief
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I have an Airman pump that I carry on every bike including the DRZ. It is large and heavy, but I haven't seen anything that will compare to it. Certainly not the Slime pumps. Webbike world had a similar opinion. See link below. Those that have seen mine work will always come looking for me while on a ride or at a rally if someone has a flat. They are sometimes hard to find and there are a couple of sellers on Amazon that have them at hilarious prices. Since I found one at a nice price I'm going to order a second one so I don't have to move it around anymore.
https://www.amazon.com/airMAN-Easy-RIder-Roadside-Repair/dp/B01LW8U043?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01LW8U043
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motorcycle-tire-air-pump/slime-pump-vs-airman-sparrow/
https://www.amazon.com/airMAN-Easy-RIder-Roadside-Repair/dp/B01LW8U043?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q&tag=duckduckgo-d-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01LW8U043
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/motorcycle-tire-air-pump/slime-pump-vs-airman-sparrow/
Me tooace50 said:Toting around a compressor and plugs assures that you will never need them!)
BTW, I do!
Stef
Active Member
It's cheap insurance and you'll be someone's new best friend if they need them and don't have them ;D
markbxr400
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My son teases me about what I haul with me on my ST, and my Husky . . .ace50 said:Toting around a compressor and plugs assures that you will never need them!
BTW, I do!
He's starting to get the idea though. Last fall, 20 miles from nowhere on Florida backroads he ran over a nail and went flat. Told me he would wait while I went to pick up the truck and ramps. I pulled my seat, pulled out some pliers to remove the nail, plugged it, aired it up and we were on our way.
Mid-summer up in Michigan we started to ride some single track about an hour's drive from his place. He had no rear brake. Went back to the truck and he started loading up his bike to go home. I pulled out brake fluid and my bleeding tools and had him going in about 10 minutes (these were in my truck, not my pack, but I could have gone back to the truck and taken them to the trail if needed).
Two weeks ago in Moab/Montrose, I was riding with him again (on my Husky with Tubliss). Literally in BFE, I had a flat on the front. Had a similar setup in my back pack to what I carry on the ST. In 5 minutes, we were on our way again. If I had been running a tube, would have taken a couple of hours. Also, with the Tubliss, I could have run flat (actually did 2 days before) to get back to the truck.
I hate breakdowns. So, I maintain my stuff, try to make it as bulletproof and fixable as possible, and I carry stuff the fix the most obvious potential problems. I like the pump and repair combo I use because it is with me regardless of whether I have the panniers on or not.
worncog
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I'm with you Mark. Self reliance seems to be a retro thing from the 'old days' of motorcycling. Don't get me wrong, as I do have a couple towing plans and a Spot, but lack of preparation can ruin a perfectly good ride.
The trick is to ride WITH someone like MarkBRX400!!!
When you are riding in the woods with Trikepilot, you can relax even when you suddenly find a seemingly unpassable trail block. The dude will pull out some kind of saw and the next thing you know you are moving on. He does NOT like to turn around.
When you are riding in the woods with Trikepilot, you can relax even when you suddenly find a seemingly unpassable trail block. The dude will pull out some kind of saw and the next thing you know you are moving on. He does NOT like to turn around.
jmz
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+1 on the airman. I had to used mine about every 1.5 to 2 hours for close to 1500 miles on a recent trip to Arkansas with Silverbullet.Crew Chief said:
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Hfjeff
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+2 on the Airman. Cheap and very good quality. I found the perfect case for it s well if anyone is interested. Carried it on my FJR always.jmz said:
Crew Chief
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Don't be selfish. Share already!Hfjeff said:
markbxr400
New Member
That has definitely been my son's strategy. And he is an Eagle Scout . . . .snakebitten said:
Hfjeff
Member
I didn't like the flimsy nylon case that came with the Airman so I found a perfect fit case with an inside pocket for a tire plug kit. It is actually made for binoculars and available on amazon.Crew Chief said:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XKZ2D2J/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Crew Chief
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I like that and think I'll get one. Thanks.